HAU Ep 6 - Spotlight on the Overlooked: Prince of Tennis and Food Wars Get Their Due

03/23/25 • 14 min

In this episode of HER Anime Universe, I talk about why two great anime series, Food Wars Shokugeki no Soma and Prince of Tennis, often fly under the radar despite their incredible storytelling and character development.

[01:48]] Anime Awards & Claymore Rumor

[06:06] Innovative Resilience in "Food Wars"

[10:00] Confidence Shaken: Ryoma vs. Tezuka

[12:31] Underrated Spotlight: Prince of Tennis

By the end, you'll understand why these two series deserve more love in the anime community. Join me in celebrating these underrated gems.

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[01:48]] Anime Awards & Claymore Rumor

[06:06] Innovative Resilience in "Food Wars"

[10:00] Confidence Shaken: Ryoma vs. Tezuka

[12:31] Underrated Spotlight: Prince of Tennis

By the end, you'll understand why these two series deserve more love in the anime community. Join me in celebrating these underrated gems.

Follow the podcast on IG @HERanimeuniverse
Follow us on Threads @HERanimeuniverse

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HAU Ep 5 - Chaos and Complexity with those Villains with a Mission

In this episide, we get into the realm of complex villains... Those fascinating characters who genuinely believe they're the heroes of their tales.

From Aizen in "Bleach" to Magneto in the Marvel Universe, I explore their motives and question whether their worldview has any merit.

[00:01:30] My visit to the Anime and Game Art Expo in Austin

[00:03:17] - Exciting seasonal anime updates

[00:05:08] - Aizen & Hisoka

[00:14:01] - Marvel's compelling villains: Thanos, Loki, and Magneto

[00:17:33] Understanding Villains and Antiheroes

Join me for this episode as we question, learn, and appreciate the art of storytelling through the lens of iconic anime and comic book antagonists.

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HAU Ep 7 - Emotional Insight and Sharp Wits: The Brilliance of Tohru and Maomao

In this episode of HER Anime Universe, I dive deep into the world of anime from a feminine perspective, bringing to light the heart and intelligence of some of our favorite characters.

The core of today's discussion focuses on two amazing female characters: Tohru Honda from Fruits Basket and Maomao from the Apothecary Diaries. These characters embody different aspects of intelligence and soft power in anime, challenging traditional roles and showcasing emotional intelligence and logical prowess.

[00:00:59] Crunchyroll Anime Awards

[00:06:05] Tohru Honda & her impact

[00:09:16] Exploring Maomao's Journey

[00:14:53] Reflections on Intelligence and Power in Anime

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